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Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs
Publication: The Verge
Author: Tom Warren
Source published: 08/10/2026, 19:30:21 UTC
Briefing created: 09/10/2026, 01:25:36 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows Search that claims to be faster and more capable than previous versions, with early reports indicating substantial improvements in performance and memory usage. The new search is built on WinUI 3 and is part of a broader modernization effort led by Anshul Rawat, who stated the experience is built for speed. This update is currently in testing phases, though specific performance metrics and user adoption rates remain unverified.
Key points
- Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows Search that claims to be faster and more capable than previous versions, with early reports indicating substantial improvements in performance and memory usage.
- The new search is built on WinUI 3 and is part of a broader modernization effort led by Anshul Rawat, who stated the experience is built for speed.
Context and limitations
Specific performance metrics and user adoption rates remain unverified as the update is currently in testing phases.
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